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50 Sen
| Issuer | Bank Negara Malaysia |
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| Year | 2011-2023 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse lettering | 2013 50 SEN BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA (Translation: Malaysian National Bank) |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays a stylised geometric motif derived from traditional Malay wau bulan (moon kite) decorative art, rendered within a central recessed field with a finely lined background. The intricate arabesque design features flowing, interlaced foliate scrollwork with naturalistic leaf and tendril elements arranged in a dynamic composition. A ring of evenly spaced raised dots encircles the central design near the outer edge, reinforcing the ornamental character of the coin. The denomination 'B N M 50 S E N' is incorporated into the design around the periphery. |
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Bank Negara Malaysia introduced the second series of circulating coinage in 2011 following a demonetization of the previous sen denominations, part of a broader rationalisation that also eliminated the 1 sen coin from circulation entirely. The 50 sen survived that cull, though its purchasing power had eroded so significantly by the 2010s that its continued production was itself a minor policy debate.
The nickel brass clad copper composition was chosen partly to deter counterfeiting that had plagued the earlier nordic gold-toned pieces.